Plank variations

Don’t hate us, but it’s possible to make standard and side planks even more challenging. Just remember that they should always be slow and controlled.

Dynamic planks

Make your planks dynamic by adding in forward and backwards rocking motions.

Come into a low plank position, resting on your forearms with your legs extended straight behind you.
Keep your belly button pulled towards your spine and your hips down.
Rock onto your toes, keeping your back flat, so your shoulders and chest comes further over your arms.
Rock as far back onto the balls of your feet and repeat the rocking motion while maintaining your form.

Elevated planks

You can also make planks harder by elevating a part of your body, like lifting off a hand or a foot.

From a high plank position, with your wrists under shoulders, and core engaged.
Slowly lift one hand from under you, avoiding rocking or collapsing your hips and chest to the other side.
Elevate it for a few seconds, then return.
Repeat on the other side.

These low-impact ab exercises are guaranteed to strengthen your core in no time